AGU	Anhydro glucose unit
ATR-FTIR	Attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
BfR	Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment)
Ca2+	Calcium ion
CEPI	Confederation of European Paper Industries
CMC	Carboxymethyl cellulose
CNFs	Cellulose nanofibrils
CNCs	Cellulose nanocrystals
Cobb60	Water absorptiveness measured over 60 s (ISO 535)
DS	Degree of substitution
EoL	End of life
EU	European Union
FCM	Food contact material
FCC	Food contact chemical
GWP	Global warming potential
HEC	Hydroxyethyl cellulose
ISO	International Organization for Standardization
KIT	Grease resistance rating (TAPPI T559)
LCA	Life cycle assessment
MOAHs	Mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons
MOSHs	Mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons
NIAS	Non-intentionally added substances
OML	Overall migration limit
OTR	Oxygen transmission rate
PFAS	Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
PLA	Polylactide
PPWR	Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
P(V)	Pentavalent phosphorus
RH	Relative humidity
SML	Specific migration limit
TEMPO	2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl
TOCNFs	TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils
WVTR	Water vapor transmission rate
XPS	X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy